CONCORD, N.H. — U.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Kelly Ayotte are objecting to a decision not to allow a New Hampshire record-setting swimmer to participate in the International Paralympic World Swimming Championships next week in Montreal, saying she is ineligible because they don't believe her disability is permanent.
The two senators from New Hampshire sent letters to the International Paralympic Committee on Friday saying that notifying Victoria Arlen that she is ineligible shortly before the competition is to start is wrong and unfair.
